Supreme Court of India · 2016-08-08
Narayanappa (D) By Lrs vs B.S. Ramaswamy (D) By Lrs. & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2016 SUPREME COURT 3635
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Narayanappa (D) By Lrs
- Respondent
- B.S. Ramaswamy (D) By Lrs. & Ors
- Author
- Madan B. Lokur
- Bench
- R.K. Agrawal, Madan B. Lokur
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court affirmed the High Court's decision that Narayanappa was not entitled to claim occupancy rights under the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961, specifically referencing Section 48-A. The Court held that Narayanappa was not a tenant but a kathedar, thus his claim for occupancy rights was invalid. The Court also noted that the amendment to his application was made after the cut-off date, which further invalidated his claim.